Cast on 48 sts. and join, being careful not to twist sts. (16 sts. on each of 3 needles). Work in ribbing of K2, P2 for 1½ inches. Work beading as follows: *K1, YO, K2 tog., repeat from * for 1 round. Knit round and round until work measures 4 inches from start. *K2 tog., repeat from * for 1 round (24 sts.). K1 round even. *K2 tog., repeat from * for 1 round (12 sts.). K1 round even. Divide sts. evenly on 2 needles. Weave these sts. tog. Using 2 strands of yarn, make a loose ch 14 inches long. Work 1 row of S. C. along this ch. Fasten off. Run cord through beading and finish ends by rolling ends in circle and sewing to ch. Embroider a French knot in each circle. Embroider flowers on back of mitten in contrasting color as shown in illustration.